Mitsubishi’s New Pajero Brings The Triton Pickup’s Tricks To The Land Cruiser Fight

Mitsubishi has released a fresh teaser for the much-anticip ated Pajero ahead of its world premiere on September 2, and this round trains the spotlight on what sits underneath. The focus falls on the ladder-frame chassis and the suspension setup of the upcoming Land Cruiser rival.

The reborn flagship SUV promises “safe, secure driving across a wide range of weather and road conditions, while also offering a refined, comfortable ride.”

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Mitsubishi has confirmed the Pajero will borrow its bones from the Triton pickup, though with model-specific tweaks. The company says the chassis was engineered to “deliver high road-holding performance” while “suppressing unwanted body movement and vibrations over rough or uneven roads.” The aim was comfort on long hauls, which fits the cross-country brief of the SUV.

The S-AWC Card

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The other headline is Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC). This vehicle dynamics system already appears in high-spec Triton trims, giving drivers a choice between RWD, full-time 4WD, a locked center differential, and low range with a locked diff. In the midsize pickup, it runs seven selectable Terrain Drive Modes (Normal, Eco, Gravel, Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock) meant to keep handling and traction predictable across a variety of weather and road conditions.

The Teaser Campaign

This latest look continues a steady drip of teasers on a dedicated website counting down to the autumn reveal. Mitsubishi has already shown glimpses of the exterior and interior, giving us the boxy silhouette, T-shaped LEDs, and a digital take on the dashboard-mounted multi-information gauge pod that marked earlier Pajero generations.

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Beyond the teasers, Mitsubishi also held a private customer preview, lifting the covers for a select few. The automaker has also confirmed the Pajero will bring back the Montero nameplate in some markets, including North America.